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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of January 25, 2016 — Regular Meeting Page 9 of 16 property and re -sell it. The petitioner, Mr. Edward J. Terry, 550 St. Dunstan Way, Winter Park explained that he had owned the property for approximately three months and was hoping to make improvements and re -sell the home so it could be a contributing part of the community; however he did not currently have a contract on the property and could not make any determinations until the issue of whether or not the reduction would be granted was resolved. Mr. Woodruff confirmed that the property was currently in compliance, and the amount which had already been paid, together with the recommended $500.00 reduced lien amount, would cover all expenses the City had incurred regarding the violation. Budget Impact: Revenue has been budgeted in FY 2016 for Code Enforcement lien payments in the General Fund Violations of Local Ordinances/Code Enforcement revenue account #001-0000-354.20-00. Recommendation: The City Manager and the Community Development Director recommended approval of the Special Magistrate's recommendation of approval. Audience participation: No one came forward. MOTION: Commissioner Aramendia moved to approve the recommendation of the Special Magistrate to reduce the lien in Case number CE -12-01196 from $9,825 to $500, to be paid within 60 days or the lien would revert to the original amount. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Solomon. Discussion: Discussion ensued regarding concerns about the need for consistency when considering requests for reductions of liens; the various circumstances surrounding such requests; the detrimental effects of vacant properties on surrounding property values; and the possible need for some further fiuture discussion about the City's policy regarding lien reductions. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5-0. B. Board Appointments Planning; & Zoning Commission MOTION: Commissioner Aramendia moved to reappoint Robert Phillips as a regular member for a first full term, Edmund Bakalla as a regular member for a second full term, Ronald Bryan and Stanley Weinroth as regular members each for a third full term, and Shannon Campbell as an alternate member for a first full term, to the Planning and Zoning Commission, all terms effective to January 31, 2018. Motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Hufford. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 5-0. Parks & Recreation Advisory Board MOTION: Vice Mayor Hufford moved to reappoint Daphne Keys as a regular member for a third full term and Dia Nordstrom as a regular member for a first full term to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, both effective to January 31, 2018.